2026 Schedule

Each month, except April, June, July, August & October, we host a luncheon meeting at 11:30 on the last Wednesday of the month (LWOTM) at the Battlefield Branch, No. 622, at 12 King Street East, in Stoney Creek.  There is a social time, a light lunch followed by a speaker or presentation.  The cost is $22, by e-transfer to hna@hamiltonnaval.ca.

We also host the Battle of Atlantic Mess Dinner in May and the Trafalgar / Niobe Mess Dinner in October as well as a holiday lunch in November, all at LIUNA Station, 360 James Street North, in Hamilton.  There is also a summer luncheon in June which is held at various locations throughout the Niagara Peninsula.

 For more information email “hna@hamiltonnaval.ca” or contact LCdr (Ret’d) Bob DeWolfe at 905-745-2548 or “r.dewolfe2023@outlook.com”.

  • January LWOTM                    Wednesday, 28 January – LCdr Kevin Ng, CO HMCS STAR
  • February LWOTM                  Wednesday, 25 February – RAdm Jennifer Bennett, CMM, CD (Ret’d)
  • March LWOTM                      Wednesday, 25 March
  • Battle of the Atlantic              Friday, 1 May @ LIUNA Station
  • May LWOTM                         Wednesday, 27 May
  • June Get-together                   TBD
  • Hamilton & Scourge               Saturday, 8 August @ Confederation Park
  • Merchant Navy Day               Thursday, 3 September – TBD
  • September LWOTM               Wednesday, 30 September
  • Trafalgar / Niobe Day             Friday, 23 October @ LIUNA Station
  • HNA Christmas Lunch           Wednesday, 25 November @ LIUNA Station

STAR New Year’s Levee

Members of HMCS STAR and Honoured Guests,

You are cordially invited to attend the HMCS STAR New Year’s Levée 2026, to be held at HMCS STAR on 01 Jan 2026.

Guests are invited to arrive from 1100, with the Levée welcoming remarks commencing at 1200. The event will conclude at 1400.

The New Year’s Levée is a longstanding naval and Canadian tradition, offering an opportunity to mark the beginning of the new year, reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, and strengthen the bonds of our naval and broader community. Light refreshments will be served.

Dress of the day will be N1A / civilian equivalent.

We look forward to welcoming members, families, friends, and distinguished guests to HMCS STAR as we begin 2026 together.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday,

LCdr Sean Hillier

(He / Il)

Executive Officer, HMCS STAR

Royal Canadian Navy / Canadian Armed Forces

sean.hillier@forces.gc.ca / Cel: 365-384-6831

Commandant en second, NCSM STAR

Marine royale canadienne / Forces armées canadiennes

sean.hillier@forces.gc.ca / Tél. Cell: 365-384-6831